Baunsanali - Saharapada, Keonjhar

Baunsanali is a village situated in the Saharapada tehsil of Keonjhar district, Odisha. It is located approximately 16 km from Patana and around 73 km from Kendujhar. Machhagarh serves as the Gram Panchayat for Baunsanali village.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Baunsanali is 385848. The village covers a total geographical area of 422 hectares and falls under the 758030 pincode. Karanjia is the nearest town, located about 23 km away.

Baunsanali village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head. For political representation, the village falls under the Patna Vidhan Sabha (Assembly) constituency and the Keonjhar Lok Sabha (Parliamentary) constituency.

Population of Baunsanali

As per Census 2011, Baunsanali village has a total population of 707 people, consisting of 349 males and 358 females. The village has 184 households and a sex ratio of 1,025 females per 1,000 males. There are 155 children in the 0–6 years age group. The village has 295 literate and 412 illiterate residents. Additionally, 17 people belong to Scheduled Caste (SC) communities and 660 to Scheduled Tribe (ST) communities.

Detailed gender-wise population figures for Baunsanali are given below:

Nearby Villages of Baunsanali

Baunsanali is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Baunsanali

Baunsanali is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through shared auto-rickshaws. The nearest railway station is Sitabanji, while the nearest airport is Sonari Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 104.4 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Karanjia to Baunsanali is about 23 km, with a usual travel time of around 30-60 minutes. Similarly, the road distance from Kendujhar to Baunsanali is about 73 km, with the usual travel time around ~2.1 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Baunsanali

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Baunsanali village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Baunsanali

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Baunsanali village are given below:

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